Below we listed our top 15 Instagrammable Spots in London during the holiday season. They also make for some of the best Instagram locations if you are looking to capture that perfect Christmas photo!
One of the major draws of living in a big city is the spectacular decorations during the holiday season. Cities such as New York and London are two of the most well-known for going all out during Christmas. From elaborate window decorations, streets lined with lights, and stunning festive instalments. There are plenty of places to get yourself in the holiday spirit.
Winter Wonderland
Nearly every year, Hyde Park is turned into Winter Wonderland, also known as the biggest Christmas market in London. There you can find endless amounts of festive food stalls, gifts and even carnival rides. Hundreds of wooden cabins line the walkways and they sell everything from homemade gifts, to mulled wine, and even warm pretzels.
In our opinion, the best time to visit is just at sunset so you can catch the beautiful colours of the sky on the sky wheel and then enjoy festive dinner and drinks down below afterwards. The beer garden also has great live music and performances in the evening, which make for a great activity to do with friends.
Covent Garden
Covent Garden is always such a well-decorated area in London during Christmas. The square is lined with boutique stores and designer shops, along with plenty of Christmas trees to get you in that festive spirit. It is also home to the Apple Market which sells handmade gifts and unique antiques.
While you’re in Covent Garden also be sure to take a stroll through Neal’s Yard. This colourful avenue also always has festive decorations!
Instagrammable Christmas Spots In London
Oxford Street or Regent Street
These are two of the most iconic streets in London during Christmas. The streets are elaborately decorated with lights in the shapes of angels and it is pure magic to walk down. If you want to catch a unique view, hop on a double-decker bus down the street itself and sit on the top! You will get the best light show from up there!
Cartier Bond Street
Cartier is a well-known designer jewellery store, however, during the holidays they always showcase an elaborate bow decoration across the building.
Making it look like a wrapped gift!
Instagrammable Christmas Spots In London
Annabel’s
Annabel’s is an exclusive members-only club that instantly became famous through Instagram due to its incredible decorations each year. For the past few years, it was decorated as a ginormous tree on the front made out of baubles. In 2018 it was green and in 2019 it was white, however, this year they went for a wrapped present. Always something different and exciting to look forward to!
Carnaby Street
Carnaby is a trendy place for shopping and has some of the best shops in all of London. However, during the holiday season, this street is the street to be at night. Each year there is a new theme and it is decorated with insane lights and instalments. Last year, the theme was the ocean and the beautiful decorations were created to help draw attention to climate change.
Instagrammable Christmas Spots In London
The Ivy Chelsea Garden
The Ivy Restaurants are well known throughout the city of London. With numerous locations around the UK, likely their most popular would have to be The Ivy Chelsea Garden. Although all locations generally have some elaborate Christmas decorations, The Ivy Chelsea Garden always goes all out. This year they set up Santa’s sledge with a list, toy station and even a giant tree!
Harrods
You can’t take a trip to London during the holidays without shopping at Harrods. Harrods is the most famous department store in all of England and has anything and everything you could imagine. From tech, home, his and hers fashion, bags, fragrances, jewellery, children toys/cloths, and even the most decadent food stalls there is everything there! Our favourite thing to do is to take the escalators all the way to the top and work our way down. Admiring all that there is to offer and ending our day with a fresh pastry, or a cup of tea at the bottom!
Leadenhall Market
This is a covered market and most famously known as the inspiration for Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter Films. When inside you feel like you have been transported to a different time! To experience it when it’s less busy try to arrive in the early morning, or late evening as it tends to be crowded at lunchtime.
Burlington Arcade
Burlington Arcade is another covered shopping area home to luxury stores and generally a very festive interior. Each year there are usually giant baubles, lights and festive areas decorated for Christmas. Be sure to arrive early in the morning, or at dusk because it can get busy especially during weekends.
Coppa Club
Coppa Club is a restaurant located right along the river but offers guests the chance to dine inside an igloo with a view of the Tower Bridge. If you are interested in dining here, be sure to book well in advance as reservations tend to fill up quickly! It is best to try to book during sunset because if you are lucky you will have some of the prettiest views in the city!
Instagrammable Christmas Spots In London
Hedonism Wines
This cute little wine shop is totally underrated and one of the best kept secrets in London. Each year we have been in the city we made a point to stop by to see what decorations they had in the front. Last year they had a really cool car with gifts floating out of it, and this year they placed dozens of Christmas trees out front. Either way, it’s always exciting to see what they will do each year.
Natural History Museum Ice Rink
If you enjoy ice skating the best place to do it is at the Natural History Museum. Every year they set up an ice rink with a giant Christmas tree in the middle! It is the perfect place for a festive date with your partner, or even a double date with friends.
Instagrammable Christmas Spots In London
Fortnum & Mason
One of the most famous department stores in London, Fortnum & Mason is one of the best places to do your Christmas shopping! It is also one of the most iconic spots to grab a traditional English tea. If you want an unforgettable tea experience look into booking it there! The exterior of Fortnum & Mason is always so beautiful during the holidays and this year they set it up to look like an advent calendar!
Balthazar Restaurant
Balthazar is a tasty restaurant if you are looking for a place to dine in the city, but it also always has a really creative Christmas decoration out front. Last year, the doorway was dressed up to look like a life-sized gingerbread house! It was super cool!
We hope you enjoyed reading about these spots and that you found some amazing places to visit the next time you visit London during the holiday season. There is plenty to see and do! Let us know your favourite Christmas spot in London.
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